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Reading 2

• I can read for specific information.

1 Look at the picture. What is
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the meaning behind it? Read and listen
to the text and check your answer.

Read the text quickly first to get a general
idea. Then read the text again more slowly.

Is your name similar to your
mum’s or dad’s name? Or your NHẬT LỆ BEACH
grandparent’s name? In America
or England, many people give Grammar 2
a baby the same name as mum’s
or dad’s. But in Vietnam, it is not good. Question words
The names of many children in Vietnam are
I can ask and answer questions with Question words.
sometimes their parents’ favourite places. Where
are Ngọc Khánh, Nhật Lệ or Sơn Trà? Or who are
question words
they? They are beautiful places but they’re also
What is your mother’s name?
How about Mận (Plums) or Đào (Peaches)? They Where are you from?
are strange but they’re also real names! When is your birthday?

Many parents also name their babies after famous Who is your favourite actor? Why?
people or their idols. Metallica Sutton is a cool How do you say ‘nickname’ in your language?
name. The baby has this name because her
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parents are fans of Metallica – a music band.
1 Complete the questions with question words.
So, where is your name from? Why did your Then match questions 1-6 with answers a-f.
parents choose it? Do you know?
th
1 What’s your name? a It’s on 24 September.
2 … are you from? b It’s D-A-V-I-D-S-O-N.
2 Read the text again. Are the sentences 3 … is your favourite name? c My best friend is Ryan.
true or false? … is it special?
4 … do you spell d My name’s Matthew.
1 In Vietnam, people should name a baby your surname?
after a family member. 5 … is your best friend? e I’m from Edinburgh.
2 Names of many children are the same as 6 … is your birthday? f It’s Julie. It’s my
mum’s name.
names of beautiful places.
Work in pairs.

3 Fruits are not used for real names. 2 INTERFACE
Ask and answer the questions in Exercise 1.

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